GLD for Faculty and Staff

Do you have students in your program who study abroad or are significantly engaged
in research or community service? Do students in your program complete internships?
Have some also demonstrated the ability to be leaders of their peers? Students who
have been purposefully engaged beyond the classroom and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
are eligible to complete Graduation with Leadership Distinction (GLD).

GLD is not only a transcript and diploma recognition, but a valuable process that
helps students articulate what they have learned throughout their collegiate career
and what it means to their future.

Encourage your students to consider GLD and help them see how their academic work
contributes to earning this distinction. Want to explore further how GLD can complement
your program? Contact Irma Van Scoy.

Students can achieve Graduation with Leadership Distinction in five areas:

Requirements include extensive engagement beyond the classroom, related coursework,
a public presentation, and an e-portfolio.

GLD is overseen by the Office of USC Connect. Contact us for further information.

How Faculty and Advisors can help:

Encourage students to engage beyond the classroom in experiences that will enrich
their education

Encourage students to pursue GLD

Make sure courses in your area are included on the GLD course lists

Encourage meaningful reflection on learning from within and beyond the classroom throughout
your courses and experiences for students

Encourage students to take UNIV 401 for Graduation with Leadership Distinction or
integrate the e-portfolio into your discipline-specific seminar

Learn more about ePortfolios:

The GLD ePortfolio aligns with national efforts on ePortfolio as a high impact practice
and is the heart of earning Graduation with Leadership Distinction. Several USC academic
programs have aligned their work on ePortfolios with GLD. See our ePortfolio page for samples and resources, and contact USC Connect for further information.